The Government has announced its policy on renewable energy after a review that started in June 1997. It puts an on obligation on electricity suppliers to provide power from renewable sources at the cheapest price. This will encourage the use of cheap, dirty "renewable" technologies like waste incineration and excludes offshore wind, wave and solar power. Peter Melchett, Executive Director Greenpeace responded,
"It seems that forces of conservatism within 10 Downing Street have blocked support for the budding industries of offshore wind, wave and solar power. In doing this the Government have broken a promise to the offshore wind industry to give them backing.''
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